Patient declines care after apparent fall near 14th St, Wilmington DE
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical technicians responded to a location near West 14th Street in Wilmington for an elderly man who reportedly slipped and fell out of bed. The individual did not show signs of injury and declined transport to the hospital. The refusal was acknowledged, and a companion remained with the patient at home.
Audio|Heard on: New Castle DE Hospital Group Calls
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01:20
Transcript:
00:00
Good morning, this is BLS unit C25 on scene with an 88-year-old male looking for refusal acknowledgement.
00:05
How do you copy?
00:08
Loud and clear.
00:11
Again, I have an 88-year-old male who slipped and fell out of bed this morning.
00:15
Patient denies head strike, denies LOC, and denies use of blood thinning medication.
00:22
Primary trauma assessment revealed no outward signs of injury, and the patient has no physical complaints at this time.
00:27
He is A and O times four and is wishing to refuse transport services.
00:32
Patient's vitals are as follows.
00:34
Blood pressure 142 over 80, pulse 76,
00:38
SpO2 94 percent on two liters.
00:41
Patient is typically on supplemental oxygen at two liters for his hypertension.
00:48
Patient and (name withheld) have been advised the risks of refusal and understand those risks.
00:52
Say, my funny question is common concerns.
00:55
Hey, this is Doug Ten Sixty Nine.
00:58
Is anyone living with him?
01:02
Yes, (name withheld) is here and is going to remain at home with him.
01:06
It sounds good.
01:07
Just if anything changes, we'll direct them when they seek evaluation.
01:13
This is off 1069.
01:15
Refusal is acknowledged.
01:17
Thanks.
01:19
Thanks, 1059.
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Location mentioned:
W 14th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
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